Author: Soccerhuz
The Reds now have three of the Netherlands best players in their squad. Captain Virgil van Dijk is a world star, Cody Gakpo is their top forward and although he’s fallen out of favour with the national team, Gravenberch is a burgeoning talent. But according to Liverpool’s new midfielder, the Reds shouldn’t stop there. Asked by Sky Sports which of his national team colleagues should arrive at Anfield next, Gravenberch opted for another Premier League talent. “I’d go maybe for a good friend of mine, Jurrien Timber,” smiled the 21-year-old. “I played my whole life with him, he’s like a brother to me so that’s why…
Liverpool have been rocked by what could prove to be a devastating injury blow for Jurgen Klopp during the latest instalment of the international break, according to fresh reports. According to a Liverpool transfer update from Football Insider reporter Pete O’Rourke, the Reds have held contact with Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie’s entourage; however, the report states that they are unlikely to make a move for the Ecuador international in the January transfer window. Fluminense midfielder Andre is a more likely target as Klopp looks to strengthen his midfield and it is believed that Liverpool aren’t expected to make moves in both positions. Liverpool are…
Liverpool are looking to add more depth to their squad and have identified the perfect young forward for next summer. Jurgen Klopp’s side has accomplished an impressive rebuild over the past 12 months, moving on experienced players and investing in youth. Fabinho, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson all left the club for Saudi Arabia in the summer. The midfield in particular was given the most attention last summer with Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominic Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo joining the club. With reports that Mo Salah could eventually leave for Saudi Arabia the Reds have been linked with a host…
Liverpool star Harvey Elliott delivered a masterclass on England Under-21 duty on Thursday night. The Reds attacker scored twice and assisted a third as the Young Lions thrashed Serbia 9-1 in European qualifying. Elliott continues to make waves in the Liverpool senior team, with nine Reds outings to his name this season. The Anfield gem will now hope to kick on after playing arguably the best game of his career so far. England’s U21s actually conceded first – on 27 minutes – and trailed into the latter stages of the first half. However, Jaden Philogene struck back in the 38th…
If you want a guaranteed way to annoy Jurgen Klopp, then hand Liverpool a 12.30pm kick-off on the Saturday immediately after an international break. The German’s frustration was evident ahead of the Reds’ trip to Wolves in the post-international lunchtime slot last month, already knowing his side would have to go through it all over again come October with the first Merseyside derby of the season. “It’s not a problem if you have a normal week, I always said that,” he told reporters. “It’s easy to adapt. “The only problem is the lack of recovery time. We have four international…
Liverpool’s trip to Man City following the November international break has been rescheduled for a 12.30pm start, which will be the third early kick-off after a break this season. Liverpool will make the journey to meet Pep Guardiola’s side on Saturday November 25, a fixture that immediately follows the final international break of the calendar year. And if Jurgen Klopp had hoped that his side being selected for the Saturday lunchtime start after the September and October breaks would make Liverpool immune, he would be wrong. Many will have expected the match to occupy the late kick-off slot on the same day but instead,…
Former Man United manager Louis van Gaal is considering a move that could see Mitchell van der Gaag replace Maurice Steijn in the Ajax dugout, according to The Athletic. Van Gaal recently returned to Ajax in an advisory role following the departure of sporting director Sven Mislintat last month. Mislintat’s exit was shrouded in controversy amid allegations the German talent spotter authorised the signing of a player through unorthodox means. Van Gaal, who only returned to the Johan Cruyff Arena at the start of October, is reportedly a huge fan of Van der Gaag, who has been serving as Erik ten…
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is emerging as the front-runner to buy into Manchester United after his recently revised offer gave him an edge over a rival proposal from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, reports Bloomberg. Ratcliffe is in talks with the Glazers and their advisers over the structure of a deal and the club’s board is set to discuss the latest proposal at a meeting as soon as ‘the next few days’. The current owners of Man United see the bid of the British billionaire for a minority stake as more attractive than an alternative Qatari offer to acquire the…
A Manchester United takeover isn’t happening now, as the ownership situation is in limbo. After the Glazers initially put the Premier League club up for sale, the owners took them off the market in early September despite interested parties. Following this latest twist last month, the question now is, what’s next for the Red Devils? Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani was one of the candidates to buy Manchester United before the Glazers pulled the club to prevent a takeover. Ex-Manchester United star David Beckham was recently asked about his possible involvement in helping Qatar secure the English club. Nonetheless, for now,…
If the latest reports are to be believed, Sheikh Jassim’s hopes of completing a takeover at Manchester United have just got slimmer. The Qatari banker launched his bid for the club all the way back in February after the Glazers announced they were ‘seeking strategic alternatives’ last November. Sheikh Jassim emerged as an early frontrunner, although British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has remained firmly in the race as well. Several rounds of bidding have followed since those February bids, before the Sheikh submitted a fifth and final offer for United in June having decided the current owners and the Raine…